Commercial Driver's Manual in Illinois

In order to obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you must first pass a series of general knowledge and practical/driving exams. The driver's manual is the book that provides the information you need to know in order to pass your tests and drive safely.

Information Covered in Manual

The Commercial Driver's License manual covers information regarding requirements, instruction permits, classes of commercial licenses, fees and restrictions. The book also covers state traffic laws and safe driving information which will help you drive responsibly and safely. For example:

You must follow the state's weight restrictions on cargo you are transporting

Some materials may not be loaded together as a result of chemical sensitivity or reaction that may take place if kept in the same space.

Chapters in the CDL Manual

There are several sections in the manual that cover pertinent information regarding obtaining a license and operating a commercial vehicle. These chapters include: